Caroline Ansell MP opens Lightning Fibre’s new Eastbourne HQ
Caroline Ansell, MP for Eastbourne and Willingdon, was on hand to cut the ribbon for ISP Lightning Fibre’s new Eastbourne headquarters alongside Ben Ferriman, the firm’s CEO and Founder.
The firm, which has experienced rapid growth recently, only moved into its previous Polegate headquarters in 2021, with its now 200 employees quickly outgrowing the site, which Lightning Fibre will now use as a local hub.
To get its new headquarters up and running, the firm made a point of using local suppliers, with Eastbourne’s Signtek and Birchwood Group supplying building signage and vehicle fleet wrapping respectively, and local lighting consultant Steve Marshall (LED-UK) designing the building’s lighting.
Broad Oak-based Team Interiors supplied office furniture and managed the fit out, while ARP Window & Cleaning Services and Kaebo Graphics suppliyng glazing and frosting respectively.
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Mrs Ansell said: "It's wonderful to be here to see such success; and everything that you do promoting ripples of success across our wonderful town.”
As well as officially opening the new office, Mrs Ansell was shown around the firm and updated on its progress in upgrading the South East to full fibre, including its expansion into Kent and West Sussex.
Mr Ferriman said: "We appreciate Caroline’s support, from the get-go. It is very encouraging to receive the support and endorsement of local stakeholders.
“As our head count reaches almost 200 (97 per cent of whom are locally-based), this new HQ enables us to accelerate our growth, bringing hyper fast Full Fibre broadband to more homes and businesses."
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